Where BLOOM began… Pt. 2
Once I began to uncover the truth about the products we use on our body and in our everyday life, I truly thought I was ahead of the curve. I began trying SO many products and vetting them with only the highest of standards. I learned how to navigate ingredient labels as that is their number one tool used to keep us confused. I’ll admit, I spent a bunch of money investing in “research”. But it was worth it because…
I was able to detox my home and my body externally from head to toe.
Through this I realized so many of us are looking to do better, but aren’t sure where to start. And as a marketing professional - I saw how manipulative these supposedly “healthy” brand’s marketing tactics were. That’s why I put such an emphasis on equipping yourself with the knowledge to avoid harmful products and by the end of BLOOM Wellness Program you’ll be able to see through the bullsh*t, too. I was feeling really good about my lifestyle changes, but I had 35 years of habits and toxic exposure that caught up to me.
I truly thought I was a decently healthy person, until my health declined - fast.
In 2019 a couple weeks before my wedding, I noticed a lump on my neck. Right when the word cancer was brought up, I knew I had to get way more info. This sparked my deep dive into food, once again, I was absolutely floored. I thought I was pretty healthy. Healthier than most. In reality I was a product of the same old lies they’ve been telling us for decades.
Long story short, I was diagnosed with Hashimoto’s Autoimmune Disease and Thyroid Cancer. Cancer, at 35. Nothing can prepare you for that moment. It changed... everything. Thyroid cancer is the 3rd most common cancer, and affects younger adults, especially women.
1 in 2 men will get cancer
1 in 3 women will get cancer
Doctors still aren’t fully admitting that environmental toxins are a leading cause of cancer. They say it’s hereditary or radiation. Well, that’s bullsh*t. So many of the chemicals that are in the products we are exposed to all day, are known carcinogens.
Other countries ban over 30,000 chemicals. The U.S. bans 9. Yes, you heard that right.
The moment I realized I not only had a chronic illness, but cancer - I completely changed my lifestyle. I dove into nutrition, reading labels, and learning about the immune system. I also realized if I was going to navigate the stress of the situation I had to understand the emotional and mental connection with illness.
I was able to identify my actions that lead to my illness, which is the first and most important step, and from there I was able to begin to rapidly deepen my healing journey. I was able to avoid many of the side effects of a total thyroidectomy and have relieved my symptoms from Hashimoto’s including extreme pain. And as far as my cancer, well that story is coming in an upcoming blog. You won’t believe it…
I am healthier than ever.
Nothing tastes better than health
Nothing is worth sacrificing your mental health
Nothing is more magic than being in tune with the universe
It’s all about having the knowledge, will, tools and rituals that will become catalysts for not only life long positive changes, but generational changes. Since so much of what we do and how we do things is passed down to our children, it’s time we take responsibility and realize not only do we have control of our journey - but we play a massive role in our kids’ journeys also. And their children, and so on...
48% of children will have a chronic illness by 18
If there’s one thing you should know about me, it’s that when I see something that’s unjust - I want to help. I am FIERCELY protective over those I care for. But only you can protect yourself and your family. I truly hope you decide to have your own “point of no return” moment.
